Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot-2

Sputnik 11A59 | Polyot-2 lifted off aboard a Sputnik 11A59 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Sputnik 11A59
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-04-12T09:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Sputnik 11A59 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Sputnik 11A59 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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